118 / 132
118
SEPTEMBER
TURN YOUR EVERYDAY INTO FLIGHTS AND REWARDS
FLYBE.COM/AVIOSSTORNOWAY,
OUTER HEBRIDES
At lunchtime the Digby Chick serves bistro fare, in
the evening it turns into a candlelit restaurant with
dishes like langoustines, seared scallops, venison and steak.
www.digbychick.co.ukThe Cabarfeidh Hotel provides a relaxing base for
visitors.There are 46 rooms, and the nearby golf
course is set within the grounds of Lews Castle.
www.cabarfeidh-hotel.co.ukTake a Lewis boat trip, and see an abundance of
bird-life and regular sightings of seals, porpoises,
dolphins and the occasional whale. You can also see one
of the largest puffin colonies in the world.
www.engebret.co.uk FLY Flybe’s franchise partner Loganair has flights to Stornoway from Benbecula, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness.STUTTGART
At Cube, the food is in competition with the
dazzling décor and both are winners. Enjoy Pacific
Rim-inspired cuisine that’s guaranteed to impress.
www.cube-restaurant.deThe family-run Hotel Zur Weinsteige boasts
traditional charm with hand-crafted bronze,
carvings and antiques adorning the bedrooms and
communal areas.
www.zur-weinsteige.deSee Robert Smith and fellow members of the indie
rock band,The Cure, on stage on 6th November at
Schleyer-Halle in Stuttgart.The band has been touring
Europe this year and will be performing some of their
greatest hits.
www.thecure.com FLY Flybe has flights to Stuttgart from Birmingham.“See Robert Smith and fellow members of the indie rock band, The Cure, on stage on 6th November at
Schleyer-Halle in
Stuttgart
. The band has been touring Europe this summer…”
PERPIGNAN > RENNES > ROTTERDAM THE HAGUE > SOUTHAMPTON > STORNOWAY > STUTTGART...
DESTINATIONS
SOUTHAMPTON
Greg’s Bistro opposite the Mayflower Theatre
serves great seafood.
www.gregsbistro.ukThe Grand Harbour Hotel has a stunning glass atrium
and sea views.
www.grandharbourhotel.co.ukBritain’s biggest boating festival, Southampton
Boat Show is on from 16th-25th September.
www.southamptonboatshow.com FLY Flybe has flights to Southampton from Alicante, Amsterdam, Avignon, Bastia, Belfast City, Bergerac, Biarritz, Bordeaux, Brest-Brittany, Chambéry (from 9th December), Dublin, Düsseldorf, Edinburgh, Faro, Geneva (from 9th December), Glasgow, Guernsey, Jersey, La Rochelle, Limoges, Lyon, Málaga, Manchester, Munich (from 1st September), Nantes, Newcastle, Palma, Paris CDG, Paris Orly Ouest, Perpignan, Rennes, Toulon and Verona. Flybe's franchise partner Blue Islands has flights to Southampton from Guernsey and Jersey.ROTTERDAM THE HAGUE
Let the chefs at Oliva surprise and delight you
with their seasonal menus – simply choose how
many courses you want and have your taste buds
tickled by Italian dishes.
www.restaurantoliva.nlThe Art Hotel Rotterdam is a four-star hotel in
Rotterdam-Zuid, offering brightly-decorated rooms
and spacious suites, as well as a charming restaurant.
www.arthotelrotterdam.comPJ Harvey will be performing at the Heineken
Music Hall in nearby Amsterdam on 16th October.
The indie/alternative artist released her ninth studio
album this spring,
The Hope Six Demolition Project
,
which draws from several journeys made by the singer.
www.pjharvey.net FLY Flybe has flights to RotterdamThe Hague from Birmingham (from 1st October) and Manchester.PERPIGNAN
Worth seeking out during any stay in Perpignan is
Le Clos des Lys. Here you’ll enjoy excellent food
from a choice of menus in gorgeous surroundings.
www.closdeslys.comHôtel La Fauceille is situated a few minutes by car
from central Perpignan, and offers modern rooms
with private balconies and luxurious suites.
www.lafauceille.comCovering an area of 13,000 square metres, the
Exotic Garden of Dique d'Orry has more than
208 species of exotic plants to admire. Surrounded by
tropical plants, it's also a great place for those who
enjoy birdwatching.
www.mairie-perpignan.fr FLY Flybe has flights to Perpignan from Southampton.RENNES
L’Epicerie is an old-town eatery serving generous,
and imaginatively-filled tartines that are popular
with students and foodies in the know.
+33 2 99 38 76 70
Balthazar Hôtel & Spa is a short hop from Rennes’
Fine Arts Museum, and offers air-conditioned,
luxury accommodation that is pet-friendly.
www.hotel-balthazar.comRennes’ historical centre is a pleasant place to
wander around, with its half-timbered buildings,
medieval architecture and cobbled streets.
www.tourisme-rennes.com FLY Flybe has flights to Rennes from Birmingham, Exeter, London City, Manchester and Southampton. Flybe’s franchise partner Stobart Air has flights to Rennes from London Southend.Photo: MediaPunnch / Rex / Shutterstock